WATER SUPPLY

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 31, art. III, div. 6

in effect

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-176 Generally.

§ 31-176. - Generally. (a) An accessible, adequate, safe and potable supply of water shall be provided in each park, capable of producing a minimum of 250 gallons per day per mobile home space. Where a public supply of water is or becomes available within 300 feet of a park, connection shall be made thereto within 180 days of its availability, provided the necessary right-of-way can be obtained, and its supply shall be used exclusively. (b) Where a private supply is developed, the following requirements shall be complied with: (1) no source other than a well shall be used; (2) application for construction of a well shall be submitted to the Utilities Department in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code; (3) plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Health Officer before construction is started, as required by State law; (4) the Health Officer shall approve the location, construction and development of the water well, and the pipeline system and connections; and (5) the supply shall comply with all State and City regulations. (Code 1970, § 9-406; Code 1980, § 31-146; Ord. No. 23451, § 6 9-25-07)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-177 Hot and cold water supply.

§ 31-177. - Hot and cold water supply. The water system of the park shall be connected by pipes to all buildings and mobile home spaces. Every mobile home shall be provided with a cold water tap. An adequate supply of hot water shall be provided at all times in the service buildings for all bathing and cleaning facilities. (Code 1970, § 9-407; Code 1980, § 31-147)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-178 Water pipes.

§ 31-178. - Water pipes. (a) All water piping shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with State statutes and this Code. (b) The water piping system shall not be connected with nonpotable or questionable water supplies and shall be protected against the hazards of backflow and backsiphonage. (c) Within the area served by the municipal water supply there shall be no cross connection between private water systems. (d) All water connections shall be weather-tight when used for direct connections to mobile homes and travel trailers. The connections shall be constructed as to not be damaged by the parking of mobile homes or travel trailers. (Code 1970, § 9-408; Code 1980, § 31-148)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-179 Travel trailer reservoirs.

§ 31-179. - Travel trailer reservoirs. Provisions shall be made within 150 feet of each travel trailer space to supply water for travel trailer reservoirs. (Code 1970, § 9-409; Code 1980, § 31-149)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-180 Pumping equipment locations.

§ 31-180. - Pumping equipment locations. No well casing, pumps, pumping machinery, or suction pipe shall be located in any pit, room or space extending below ground level, nor in any room or space above the ground which is walled-in or otherwise enclosed, unless the rooms, whether above or below ground, have free drainage by gravity to the surface. All floors shall be watertight and sloped from the pump pedestal to the drain, and floors shall extend at least two feet from the well in all directions. The pedestal shall not be less than 12 inches above the floor. This section shall not be construed to prohibit submersible pumps. (Code 1970, § 9-410; Code 1980, § 31-150)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-181 Water pressure.

§ 31-181. - Water pressure. The park system shall be adequate to provide 20 pounds per square inch of pressure at all mobile home or travel trailer connections. (Code 1970, § 9-411; Code 1980, § 31-151)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-182 Underground stop and waste cocks.

§ 31-182. - Underground stop and waste cocks. Underground stop and waste cocks shall not be installed on any connections in a park. (Code 1970, § 9-412; Code 1980, § 31-152)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-183 Connections for travel trailers.

§ 31-183. - Connections for travel trailers. Water connections shall be made to travel trailer spaces where specified on plans. Such connections shall be regulated in the same manner as connections for mobile homes. (Code 1970, § 9-413; Code 1980, § 31-153)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-184 Drinking fountains.

§ 31-184. - Drinking fountains. Where drinking fountains are provided for public use in a park, they shall be of a type and in a location approved by the Health Officer. (Code 1970, § 9-414; Code 1980, § 31-154)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-185 Water reservoir requirements.

§ 31-185. - Water reservoir requirements. (a) All water storage reservoirs for parks shall be constructed of impervious material so as to be watertight. (b) All reservoirs shall be closed with manholes constructed with overlapping covers so as to prevent entrance of contaminating material. (c) Vents and overflow pipes shall be effectively screened. (d) Overflow pipes shall not connect to any pipe in which sewage or polluted water may back up. (Code 1970, § 9-415; Code 1980, § 31-155)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 31-186 Wells.

§ 31-186. - Wells. No water well shall draw water from any sand reserved to the City for its use, except as may be otherwise permitted by ordinance. (Code 1970, § 9-416; Code 1980, § 31-156)

Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH31MOHOMOHOPATRTRCA_ARTIIITRMOHOPA_DIV6WASUFetched: 10/28/2026